California § 5331 - No person may be presumed to be incompetent because he or she has been evaluated
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§ 5331. No person may be presumed to be incompetent because he or she has been evaluated
No person may be presumed to be incompetent because he or she has been evaluated or treated for mental disorder or chronic alcoholism, regardless of whether such evaluation or treatment was voluntarily or involuntarily received. Any person who leaves a public or private mental health facility following evaluation or treatment for mental disorder or chronic alcoholism, regardless of whether that evaluation or treatment was voluntarily or involuntarily received, shall be given a statement of California law as stated in this paragraph. Any person who has been, or is, discharged from a state hospital and received voluntary or involuntary treatment under former provisions of this code relating to inebriates or the mentally ill shall, upon request to the state hospital executive director or the State Department of State Hospitals, be given a statement of California law as stated in this section unless the person is found to be incompetent under proceedings for conservatorship or guardianship.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5331
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5331 cover?
Section 5331 ("No person may be presumed to be incompetent because he or she has been evaluated") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 5331?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5331 apply to my situation?
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